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South Korea’s lawsuit finally convinced Apple to allow alternative payment system
Earlier, South Korea passed a written bill to protect major platform owners such as Google and Apple from banning application engineers from the underlying payment systems, The Wall Street Journal reports. The bill was expected to be signed into law by President Moon Jae-in, whose party backed the legislation.
And now, Apple will allow alternative payment systems in South Korea in accordance with a new local law that prevents app store operators from forcing payment systems into their own app, the country’s telecommunications regulator.
The action comes after a new law came into force in the country in September last year, forcing app store operators such as Google and Apple to forcibly implement payment systems on developers.
In November, Google pledged to offer an alternative payment system with a slightly lower service fee as a clear step towards complying with the country’s new law on its app store in South Korea.
As the tech giant has approached the Korean Communications Commission (KCC) over its approval plans, Apple said it plans to offer an alternative payment system with a service fee lower than the current 30 percent fee.
The company did not specify when the policy would take effect or when the service charges would take effect but said it planned to discuss further details with KCC. KCC has previously announced that app store operators could face fines for forcing developers to use payment systems within their own app.
South Korea was the first country to impose such restrictions on the global giant’s in-app billing policies, which have come under rapid scrutiny around the world.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone is grabbing a new update with April 2024 security update in India. The update is available for Snapdragon variants of Galaxy S21 FE, and Exynos models could soon get it in the coming days.
April 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone arrives in India with One UI build version G990B2XXS6FXD2 and an installation package size of 318.94MB. The new update improves system security and stability to provide a better experience.
The fresh security patch fixes over 40 issues to make the smartphone more secure, stable, and reliable. It mainly resolves problems related to Storage Manager Service, Out of bounds write, and more.
You can check the update by navigating to the device’s Settings, then a Software update, and Download and install. If you have received the update, install it now to get enhanced features.
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Samsung seems to have finalized colors and storage options for Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. Industry insider leaked nearly-final details related to colorways and memory variants of Samsung’s next-generation foldable smartphones.
According to RossYoung, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be available in 256GB and 512GB storage options. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is said to be available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants.
The source also leaked the official colorways of the Galaxy Z Flip 6, including Mint and Silver Shadow. There should be more colorways that are not highlighted by Ross, probably because of the lack of an official naming scheme.
However, he mentioned that Crafted Black, Peach, and White hues will be announced. These colors may be available as Samsung exclusive in select markets as they are said to be produced in lower volume.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 would be available in Navy and Silver Shadow, alongside Crafted Black and White in low volume. Rumor is that Samsung will also bring an Ultra model of the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which is yet to be detailed.
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Google is reportedly introducing a PIN code requirement for tap-to-pay transactions on Wear OS devices, similar to the authentication process on Android phones. Some users have reported this change, although it is not yet available for all Wear OS users.
The new change to Google Wallet aims to improve security, but it could complicate the charge process on smartwatches. Wear OS is known for its high security, often asking for a PIN if the device is not firmly on the wrist. Introducing a mandatory PIN entry before payments suggests that Google may have concerns about the current security of Wear OS.
According to 9to5Google, users need to open the Google Wallet app before tapping to make a payment to avoid failed transactions if the change is implemented.
Google recently updated its security for phone payments, requiring users to verify their identity before making a payment. For those who find the new phone security measures inconvenient, Wear OS was an easier option. However, entering a PIN on a small screen is less convenient than using a fingerprint.
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